Giemsa Stain

Stians peripheral blood and bone marrow smears for study of blood cell morphology.

Synonyms
Giemsa, Wright Giemsa
Turnaround Time
24 hrs
Methodology
Special Stain
Specimen Requirements

Minimum two slides fresh smear: bone marrow aspirate preferred, peripheral blood acceptedSlide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.

Storage and Transportation

Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.

CPT Codes
88313x1